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OpenResponses due Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Ultrasonic rail flaw detection services for light rail

CATS Ultrasonic Testing Services, Solicitation 269-2027-2098, issued by City of Charlotte.

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At a glance

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide annual ultrasonic rail inspection services for its light rail system. The contractor must identify internal and surface rail defects using industry-leading techniques compliant with APTA and AREMA standards. Proposals due October 23, 2026.

Key facts

Issuing agency
City of Charlotte
Solicitation number
269-2027-2098
Portal id
255016
Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Response deadline
Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
Place of performance
Mecklenburg County, NC
Official posting
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  • rail inspection
  • ultrasonic testing
  • transit maintenance
  • infrastructure
  • flaw detection

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Official description

Reference #269-2027-2098. Department: City Procurement. Description: The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide annual ultrasonic rail flaw detection services for the CATS Light Rail system. Through this procurement, CATS intends to partner with an experienced contractor capable of delivering industry-leading ultrasonic rail inspection services that align with applicable American Public Transportation Association (APTA), American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), and transit industry best practices. The selected contractor will provide all labor, equipment, technology, supervision, and technical expertise necessary to identify internal and surface rail defects before they develop into conditions that could compromise operational safety or infrastructure integrity. Project closes Oct 23, 2026 3:00 PM EDT.

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